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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII, The Voortrekkers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who inherits the Van Doorn's South African estate after Paul de Prè's death?
(a) Paul's son Louis.
(b) Sarel Van Doorn.
(c) Paul's son Henri.
(d) Hendrik Van Doorn.

2. Whose teachings do French Huguenots follow?
(a) Buddha's.
(b) The Catholic Church's.
(c) John Calvin's.
(d) Martin Luther's.

3. Who are the first Trekboers to encounter members of the Xhosa tribe?
(a) Adriaan and Seena Van Doorn.
(b) Lodevicus and Rebecca Van Doorn.
(c) Adriaan Van Doorn and his slave friend Dikkop.
(d) Karel and Willem Van Doorn.

4. What happens when Mzilikazi stands up to Shaka?
(a) Shaka shoots him with a bow and arrow.
(b) He surrenders.
(c) He is wounded by Nxumalo's spear.
(d) His tribe is absorbed by Shaka's, but Mzilikazi escapes.

5. How many Voortrekkers face the twelve thousand Zulus in battle at Blood River in 1838?
(a) One hundred.
(b) One thousand.
(c) Four hundred and sixty.
(d) Twenty thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nxumalo decide not to return to his home village after seeing Zimbabwe?

2. What is Prince Henry of Portugal's nickname?

3. What work does Paul de Prè's wife do for his Amsterdam employers?

4. What do Adriaan and Seena Van Doorn help Dr. Nels Linnart collect?

5. Who leads the Voortrekkers as a general when they battle with the Zulus at Blood River in 1838?

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